How East Baton Rouge’s due process collapse left a 94-year-old woman unprotected

By: Andrea Hagan

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: March 10, 2026

Words: 713

Last Updated: 4 months, 4 weeks ago

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On Jan. 12, the East Baton Rouge District Attorney’s office dismissed all charges against Jeremiah Taylor — two counts of second-degree rape, sexual battery and second-degree battery.

The day after his release from parish prison, police reports say Taylor tried to break into his alleged victim’s home, violating a protective order that barred him from contact or coming within 100 yards of her home. A warrant was issued for his arrest but never served. …

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